Eastgate Surgery believe in fairness, equality and diversity. We are committed to actively recognising and championing equality and diversity within our team and the local community, and believe that the patients who use our services, their carers/ representatives as well as our staff should be treated with respect and dignity.
The Partners and wider team are committed to abolishing discrimination on the basis of gender, age, disability, race, religion, sexuality or social class. We endeavour to provide accessible services that are consistently delivered in a way that respects the needs of each individual and does not exclude anyone. We have a zero tolerance towards any level of discrimination towards our patients, visitors or staff.
The practice will embed its equality and diversity values into everyday practice, policies and procedures so that equality and diversity becomes the norm for all. We have a comprehensive Equality and Diversity policy that all members of staff are required to adhere. The Partners also ensure all members of the practice staff undergo regular Equality and Diversity training to ensure we remain aware of current guidelines, legislations, and principles.
What is Equality?
Equality is not about treating everyone the same, it is about ensuring that access to opportunities are available to all by taking account of people’s differing needs and capabilities.
What is Diversity?
Diversity is about recognising and valuing differences through inclusion, regardless of age, disability, gender, racial origin, religion, belief, sexual orientation, commitments outside work, part-time or shift work, language, union activity, HIV status, perspectives, opinions and person values etc. Eastgate Surgery are committed to working towards developing a workforce that is representative of the community it serves.
